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ˈwatch·dog N

1. watchdog (guard dog):

watchdog

2. watchdog fig:

watchdog

nadzorna služba f

watchdog

nadzorni organ m

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Yet, the mechanisms of watchdog journalism can also work in countries that abridge freedom of the press. en.wikipedia.org

To the nose of this watchdog, this didn't pass the smell test. en.wikipedia.org

Described as a territorial, feisty dog, they can make a good watchdog and tend to be very loyal to their family. en.wikipedia.org

It performs the watchdog role against the ruling parties without fear or favor. en.wikipedia.org

Three watchdog groups have asked for details and been turned down. en.wikipedia.org

But a local government watchdog group as well as a few other city officials determined the plan to be a case of backdoor politics. en.wikipedia.org

Such values as freedom of the press and the idea of being a public watchdog were secondary. en.wikipedia.org

She is represented in art with a shepherd's crook or with a distaff; with a watchdog, or a sheep; or with flowers in her apron. en.wikipedia.org

The watchdog says the national broadcaster obeys the orders of the information ministry. en.wikipedia.org

Since 1996 it has operated the alternative medicine watchdog website quackwatch.org, which advises the public on unproven or ineffective alternative medicine remedies. en.wikipedia.org

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